Registered Veterinary Technician (Animal Research)

We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (Animal Research) to support animal health, welfare, and research programs within a laboratory animal research environment in San Francisco. The position will provide hands‑on support for veterinary and research activities involving primarily rodents, with potential exposure to other animal species.Candidates must be flexible to travel between San Francisco facilities as needed using an employer‑provided shuttle. Location: San Francisco, CA Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM Work Arrangement: Onsite Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred Recent Vet Tech/RVT graduates, veterinary assistants, laboratory research assistants, and candidates with science‑related backgrounds are encouraged to apply Anesthesia experience Previous laboratory, biomedical research, lab management, or animal husbandry experience Strong hands‑on, documentation, communication, and organizational skills Comfortable working with rodents and potentially larger animal species Ability to follow SOPs, technical procedures, and established research protocols Flexibility to work between multiple San Francisco facilities Must be interested in potentially converting to a permanent position following the contract period Responsibilities Conduct animal health surveillance for rodents and other assigned species Assist with veterinary assessments and animal health procedures Support rodent sentinel health and monitoring programs Perform and assist with necropsy and other diagnostic or clinical diagnostic techniques Communicate laboratory and animal health information to researchers Draft and maintain SOPs and related documentation Provide training and support to laboratory staff Support veterinarians and research teams with animal health and research projects Assist with administrative responsibilities and general program support as needed Maintain accurate documentation while following established quality, safety, and confidentiality requirements Important Biosecurity Requirement Due to disease‑contamination and biosecurity requirements associated with this position, employees cannot keep rodents as pets at home while working in this role. Estimated Min Rate : $30.00 Estimated Max Rate : $34.00 What’s In It for You? Benefits include: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh’s hiring clients’ preferences. To learn more about Yoh’s privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: Stay Safe During Your Job Search Fraudulent recruiting communications have become increasingly common. Emails from Yoh recruiters will only come from an @yoh.com email address. Yoh will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, send gift cards, or transfer funds as part of the recruiting or hiring process. If you receive a communication that appears suspicious or requests payment, contact Yoh directly before responding or sharing personal information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yoh Services LLC